ZIP Code 17408
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York · York County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 22,507
- Median income
- $94,565
- Median home value
- $251,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.1%
- Land area
- 67.0 sq mi
336/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 17408 in York, Pennsylvania has a population of 22,507. The median household income is $94,565, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $251,800, 9% below the US average. 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.0 square miles in York, York County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 22,507 residents, producing a population density of 336 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17408 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17408 sits at $94,565 (21% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,819. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $251,800 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,561 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 17408 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17408.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17408, York, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,507
Population
67.0
Area (sq mi)
336
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17408?
44.0
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
4.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$94,565
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$42,819
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
10,599
Total Housing Units
10,214
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,800
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,561
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17408 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 180 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 204 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 223 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 238 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 398 business establishments in ZIP 17408, employing approximately 12,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $685,373,000.
398
Businesses
12,337
Employees
$685.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 33 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17408 vs 17371 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17371 | York New Salem, PA | 257 | 2.3 mi |
| 17401 | York, PA | 17,687 | 4.1 mi |
| 17403 | York, PA | 39,042 | 4.8 mi |
| 17404 | York, PA | 35,517 | 5.0 mi |
| 17364 | Thomasville, PA | 3,907 | 5.1 mi |
| 17360 | Seven Valleys, PA | 5,927 | 6.2 mi |
| 17407 | York, PA | 2,355 | 6.0 mi |
| 17362 | Spring Grove, PA | 13,397 | 6.6 mi |
| 17315 | Dover, PA | 25,756 | 7.0 mi |
| 17311 | Codorus, PA | 252 | 8.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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